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Cinda B.
2 years agoHelpful | Level 5
Migrating to smaller computer (Macbook Air)
Scenario: My primary computer--a Macbook Pro--has 4TB of storage; nearly everything in Dropbox Cloud syncs to the drive. My new computer--a Macbook Air--has only 2TB of storage. Perfect for archi...
- 2 years ago
Hi there Cinda B., thanks for posting on our Community and happy Monday!
Instead of using the Migration Assistant, I'd suggest that you download and install the desktop app on the new computer anew.
During the installation process, you'll be asked which folders you'd like to keep available offline to your computer or online only.
I hope this helps and please keep me posted on your progress!
Walter
Dropbox Staff
Hi there Cinda B., thanks for posting on our Community and happy Monday!
Instead of using the Migration Assistant, I'd suggest that you download and install the desktop app on the new computer anew.
During the installation process, you'll be asked which folders you'd like to keep available offline to your computer or online only.
I hope this helps and please keep me posted on your progress!
Cinda B.
2 years agoHelpful | Level 5
Thanks, Walter. Good advice.
I decided to manually install the bare minimum for required software (as noted earlier, I’m on my way out of town—actually, out of the country—for research. Dropbox will be the final piece of the puzzle before I need to test things out.
Much appreciated!
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